About the wine
Genuine Sancerre, the undisputed home of Sauvignon Blanc in France
- We didn't think Joost could actually make a better Sancerre, but he has surpassed himself - and thanks to Angel funding and sharp buying of grapes by Joost, it's still a steal.
- This is crisp with a capital C and has a tightly packed bundle of explosive gooseberry fruit waiting to go off in the mouth that is offset by a really lovely minerality and an uber long finish. Just so, so drinkable.
- You can't waste a serious Sancerre like this. Splash out on some lobster or a big bowl of mussels to make the most of it.
Best before
Drink now to 2016
Serving advice
Serve chilled at 48-52*F
Food match
Fantastic as aperitif. Goes very well with fruits de mer, oysters and elegant seafish. Excellent with goat cheeses from the Loire.
Contains sulphites
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France
Sancerre
Sauvignon blanc
Crisp White
12.5% ABV
750ml
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Joost de Villebois
Years Angel-funded: 2013-18
- Joost knows how to preserve the heritage of the Loire region while catering to new world consumers.
- He started out in the '90s, producing 2 barrels a year in an old farmhouse... now, with Villebois, he highlights all the best parts of French whites, 24/7. And he passed the Angel torch to his lead winemaker, Patrice Grasset- who makes the Loire Valley wines you love today!
- Winemaking's a real team effort, Joost says. He's so glad to have had you on part of his!
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